About Us

The ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY is working to connect you with the books you want, the information you need, and the community you live in.

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Loan Periods for Albert Lea Public Library Materials:

• DVD's (both Children/Adult) 3 Days
• Adult Magazines 7 Days
• New Books 14 Days
• Book (Fiction/Non-Fiction Books), All Audio Books, Music CD’s, CD-ROM Software 21 Days
• All Children's Material (except DVD's) 21 Days
• AV Equipment 24 Hour

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you receive a book through Inter-Library Loan it is from ANOTHER Library.  The book is due according to the policies of the LENDING Library.  Be sure to check the receipt or the blue slip. Remember you can always access your account online to renew items, check due dates and fines.

Other Applicable Fees:

There is $1.00 charge (pre item) for Inter-Library Loan materials that are not picked up in the 10 day period.

There is a $3.00 charge for replacing a library card for the third (3rd) time in a 12 month period.

Internet Access

The Information Library has 10 computers available to the public. Patrons can login through the Pharos system using their library card number as the ID and the last 4 digits of their telephone number as the password. There is a time limit of 60 minutes a day, with 2 logins.

The Children's library has 8 computers. Children can login through the Pharos system using their library card number as the ID and the last 4 digits of their telephone number as the password. There is a time limit of 60 minutes a day, with 2 logins.

The library also offers wireless access free.

Library Computer Lab:

The Library has a new computer lab with 10 classroom computers. This lab is made possible by an LSTA Grant. There will be regularly scheduled classes for Seniors so be sure to call and ask about our "You're Never Too Old to Click'n Scroll" Program.

Individual instructional classes are also available for all computer related resources. Each class is from 30 minutes to an hour long. These need to be scheduled in advance at a time that is convenient for both the patron and the librarian. Call the library at 377-4350 for an appointment. The lab is available by reservation for genealogy research.

Computer Form and Policy

Our Staff

Director
Peggy Havener, MLS phavener@selco.info

Library Services Manager
Theresa Schmidt, MLS theresas@selco.info

Children Services Librarian
Patricia Greibrok pgreibrok@selco.info

Catalog Services
Denise Sande denise@selco.info

Library Assistant
April Chance achance@selco.info

Library Assistant
Cindy Gandrud cgandrud@selco.info

Library Assistant
Michelle Gurung mgurung@selco.info

Library Assistant, Outreach Services
Gail Rasmussen gailr@selco.info

Library Assistant, Interlibrary Loan Services
Sandra Soli ssoli@selco.info

Circulation Services
Margaret Knutson mknutson@selco.info
Donna Henrikson dhenrikson@selco.info
Dani McClellan dmcclellan@selco.info
Bobbi Hobbie bhobbie@selco.info
Patti Yaw pyaw@selco.info

2005 Strategic Plan

2007 Policy Manual